salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 69.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,600 a year. That is $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 393 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Coppell?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Coppell
| Size | Coppell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,213 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,671 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,115 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,485 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,012 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Coppell overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Coppell, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Coppell
Life in Coppell
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Coppell?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,424 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $560,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Coppell, TX?
Renting in Coppell costs a median of about $2,465 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Coppell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,600 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Coppell cheap or expensive?
Coppell is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $157,714. It ranks 393rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Coppell?
The median homeowner in Coppell pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.78% of the median home value.
Is Coppell more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Coppell?
The median home value in Coppell is $560,500, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
42,154 people live in Coppell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.